Hotel Garni Serena

  • The Dolomites Ski Area, Italy, Arabba

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Nestled between the Sella Massif and the Fodoma Valley, next to the Marmolada mountain range, you'll find the Hotel Garni Serena. This is a cosy family run hotel where the staff are very welcoming and will look after you throughout your stay. You'll be feeling seriously relaxed after a week spent here.

Location

If you just want to get out on the slopes with as little fuss as possible, all you have to do is grab your boots from the heated boot room and walk the short 100 metres to the slopes. Whichever way you choose to go fantastic skiing is on your doorstep, and when you return you can ski back close to the hotel, where theres a heated ski storage area.

Wellness Area

You might also want some time to relax, which is where the spa comes in. The spa is decorated in a rustic Italian style and covered in earthy colours, which will keep you feeling zen every second you're in there. There's more than one sauna, so no need to crowd in with other people, and the sensory showers will keep you feeling fresh and clean after your spa session.

Bar Area

End your days with a glass of wine in the little bar and catch up with family or friends in the traditional Tyrolean 'stua'. A 'stua' is a friendly meeting place typical of the region which has been decorated entirely in wood. It is perfect for winding down with your group at the end of the day. 

Exclusive to Inghams

As a ski specialist tour operator we carefully select the very best accommodation in our resorts and package them with flights and transfers, so that you can make the most of your holiday. We have an exclusive agreement with Hotel Garni Serena the only UK tour operator to package and sell holidays here - all the more reason to book with Inghams today!

Added value

Free afternoon tea and cake once a week

Free night available for arrivals 14 Dec 23, 15, 22 & 29 Mar 25

Arabba

  • Resort altitude of 1,602 metres
  • 1200 kilometres of slopes in the Dolomiti Ski Area
  • Skiing to 3,342 metres 

Arabba is one of the best placed ski resorts for exploring the Dolomiti Superski area and is perfect for keen skiers and boarders.

The resort itself is extraordinarily beautiful, with unspoilt landscapes and an uncommercialised resort centre. This compact, friendly village offers a small selection of non-ski activities and even has it's own natural ice skating rink.

Skiing and snowboarding in Arabba 

Arabba has some of the most interesting slopes of the resorts that make up the celebrated Sellaronda circuit. It is a real skiers’ holiday base and boasts excellent, challenging pistes aimed towards intermediate to advance skiers and boarders. We don't recommend Arabba for beginners, but the Dolomites has plenty of other incredible resorts for first-timers including Kronplatz and Selva.

You'll marvel at the stunning slopes of the mighty Marmolada glacier which are within easy reach.

The highly recommended Hidden Valley is close by too. Part of the spectacular Dolomiti Superski area, the modern lift system ensures Arabba links easily to the Sella Ronda, with Canazei in the Val di Fassa to the West, and Corvara in the sunny Alta Badia ski area to the North.

The fast 'Ornella' run down to Pescoi is one of the big thrills for local skiers – and one of the biggest local challenges.

Where to stay in Arabba

We offer a range of accommodation across resort, all with a variety of facilities. The majority of our properties are located in the centre of resort and they are all available on a half board basis. 

Hotel Grifone offers a free shuttle service and provides some fantastic food at dinner when you arrive back after an energetic day on the slopes. 

Both the Hotel Sport Arabba and Hotel Evaldo grant access to some fantastic spa and wellness facilities including saunas, steam rooms, jacuzzi and Turkish baths. There are also opportunities to book a beauty treatment or massage. 

Bars and restaurants in Arabba 

As the resort itself it's fairly small, there is a small selection of shops, bars, restaurants and pizzerias to visit during your stay. Arabba is a fairly quiet ski resort and the après-ski is low key and relaxed.

There are a few options for those of you wanting a bit of a party and a drink, including Bar Peter and Mister X, but most of the time you'll find a lot of the bars have a chillaxed vibe. 

What's included in an Inghams ski holiday to Arabba

Flights, transfers and accommodation based on self catering, bed & breakfast,  half board, full board or chalet catering. Please see the 'Ski extras' tab below for information on the optional extras including ski hire, lift pass and tuition. 

Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross country

Mountain facts
Ski area 63 km
Runs 20 16 4
Longest run 16 Km
Snowparks

1 snow park.

Lifts Drag lifts 3, Chairlifts 17, Cablecars 5
Slope direction NE,S
Ski/resort bus False
Rooms
  • No. of rooms: 17
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 3
  • Official rating: 3

Local Fees and Taxes

There is a resort fee of €2 per person per day (payable locally)

Rooms

Margherita Twin Rooms are 21m² and sleep up to two people. They have a shower and balcony with mountain view.

Tulipano Twin Rooms are more spacious at 23m² and sleep up to three people. The extra bed is a single sofa bed. They have a bath and shower and also have a mountain view.

Margherita Twin Rooms for sole use are available on request.

Bedroom Facilities

  • TV
  • Wi-Fi
  • Minibar
  • Tea & Coffee making facilities
  • Safe
  • Hairdryer
  • Lift accessible: No
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: No

The lift is not wheelchair accessible.

Lift Passes

Lift Passes

6 days Season Child
8-15 years
Adult 
16-65 years
Senior
66+ years
Dolomiti Superski Area Pass Low £244 £348 £314
High £271 £387 £348

Season dates

  • Low Season - 14 Dec - 21 Dec 24, 07 Jan - 01 Feb, 23 Mar 25 - end of season
  • High Season - 22 Dec 24 - 06 Jan & 02 Feb -22 Mar 25

Lift pass information

Featuring a linked ski area of 1,220km on one lift pass, the Dolomite Superski Pass is worth every penny. Walker's pass available & purchased locally. Children born after 01/01/2018 can collect a free ski pass in resort. Proof of age will be required. 

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Ski Equipment

Ski Equipment

6 days Description

Child

3 - 5 years

Youth

6 - 12 years

Adult

13+ years

Skis Blue - - £63
Red - £43 £89
Black - - £122
Skis & boots Blue - - £88
Red £47 £55 £115
Black - - £148
Snowboard & boots Red - £81 £115

 

Equipment information

  • Free helmet hire for children 3 - 5 years

Please see here for a description of hire categories.

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Tuition

Tuition

  • Private ski tuition is available in Arabba on request
  • No snowboard tuition is available in Arabba
  • Arabba is a great resort for intermediates and expert skiers. We do not recommend this resort for beginners and no tuition is available for beginners.
  • Intermediate and advanced tuition will be available from 4th Jan 25 until 14th Mar 25

Levels of tuition

  • Beginner - never skied before
  • Level 1 - advanced beginner; can control speed, snowplough and change direction on gentle slopes 
  • Level 2 - low intermediate, snowplough turns and start to ski parallel
  • Level 3 - good intermediate, parallel turns 
  • Advanced - fully confident on all slopes, looking to improve technique

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Longitude: 11.866616
Latitude: 46.4953124

  • 500 metres to centre of Arabba
  • 100 metres to nearest ski lift
  • 100 metres to nearest ski school
  • 500 metres to nearest bus stop
  • 100 metres to nearest supermarket
Facilities
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wellness area with saunas, Turkish bath, steam room, sensory showers and relax room
  • Gym
  • Heated boot room
  • Parking Garage (payable locally)
  • Cots & linen
Meals

For breakfast you'll get a continental buffet selection of hot and cold food. There's a lot to choose from. The juices are fresh and the cheeses are locally sourced which adds a bit of class to your breakfast time. You can even have your favourite style of eggs cooked to order.

Half board is taken at the Hotel Malita, a hotel shuttle will take guests from 16:30 to 21:30, or it is just a ten minute walk away. You'll be given three courses with a buffet to start. This is bound to warm you up after a day in the snow.

Christmas and New Year dinners are included at the Hotel Malita.

Board basis options available

  • Bed & Breakfast
  • Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegetarians

Please let us know about any dietary requirements in advance. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Transfers

Flights depart Saturdays.

Transfer time

  • Verona airport: approx. 3 hours 30 minutes by coach
  • Innsbruck airport: approx. 3 hours by coach

Private transfers and self drive options are available.

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£1236
per person from £618
Includes £530pp discount
14/12/2024 - 7 nights
2 adults
From London Gatwick
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Hotel Garni Serena
The Dolomites Ski Area, Arabba
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